Learn Japanese: Formal and Informal Japanese (in Davao,Makati,Manila)

Learn Japanese: Formal and Informal Japanese (in Davao,Makati,Manila)

Whether you’re talking to a new acquaintance, a friend, an elder, and so on, the person you’re talking to in Japanese makes all the difference, and simple phrases can sound very different. In this Beginner Japanese article, you’ll find a comprehensive review of formal and informal adjective conjugations. See firsthand just how different a sentence as simple as, “It’s not expensive” is based on whether you’re using formal or informal Japanese. The easy charts and plentiful example sentences ensure that you’ll be completely comfortable with the nuances of both formal and informal Japanese.

Vocabulary: In this article, you’ll learn the following words and phrases:

o-baa-chan – “granny, grandma”

riyakaa – “two-wheeled cart”

jinrikisha – “rickshaw”

hayai – “fast, quick” (-i ending adjective)

kimochi – “feeling”

noru – “to ride, to take, to get on” (class 1 verb)

abunai – “dangerous” (-i ending adjective)

anzen (na) – “safe, secure” (-na ending adjective)

soreni – “besides, moreover”

Grammar: In this article, you’ll learn the following words and phrases:

Useful Vocabulary and Phrases

abunai – “dangerous”

People call out Abunai! when someone is in danger. This phrase corresponds to “Look out!” or “Watch out!” in English.